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Is Barrio Viejo Safe for Families?

Tucson's oldest neighborhood with colorful adobe homes, vibrant murals, and strong community character near the city's historic district.

B
Grade
70/100 overall
65
Crime Index
B−
72
School Quality
B
80
Walk to School
A−
About Barrio Viejo

Neighborhood Overview

Tucson's oldest neighborhood with colorful adobe homes, vibrant murals, and strong community character near the city's historic district.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Barrio Viejo earns an overall family safety grade of B (70/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Barrio Viejo?
Barrio Viejo scores 65/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of B− relative to Tucson area averages. Scores above 70 indicate crime rates below the local average. Data sourced from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and NIBRS records for the most recent 36-month period.
Is Barrio Viejo safe for kids walking to school?
Barrio Viejo earns a Walk-to-School score of 80/100 (A−). This score evaluates pedestrian infrastructure, DOT intersection crash records, traffic speed data, and sidewalk continuity along school routes. Scores above 75 indicate routes are generally safe with no major flagged intersections.
How do Barrio Viejo schools rank for quality and safety?
Barrio Viejo earns a School Quality score of 72/100 (B) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places Barrio Viejo near the statewide average for AZ.

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